Hartford Charter Oaks

Hartford Charter Oaks

Founded	1964
Folded	1968
League	Atlantic Coast Football League, Continental Football League
Based in	Hartford, Connecticut
Arena	Dillon Stadium
Championships	0
Division titles	0

The Hartford Charter Oaks were a professional American football team based in Hartford, Connecticut. They began play in 1964 as a member of the Atlantic Coast Football League, replacing a team from Ansonia, Connecticut.^[1] In 1965 the Charter Oaks were one of several ACFL franchises to join the new Continental Football League, where they finished in last place in their division.

After cancelling a few games in 1968 due to financial difficulty, the Charter Oaks announced they were ceasing operations in March 1968. The team cited losses of approximately $250,000.^[2]

Season-by-season

	Year	League	W	L	T	Finish	Coach
Hartford Charter Oaks	1964	Atlantic Coast Football League	8	5	1	3rd, Northern Division	Fred Wallner
Hartford Charter Oaks	1965	Continental Football League	2	12	0	6th, Western Division	Fred Wallner / Lee Grosscup / Lowell Lander
Hartford Charter Oaks	1966	Continental Football League	6	8	0	4th, Eastern Division	Lowell Lander
Hartford Charter Oaks	1967	Continental Football League	5	7	0	2nd, Atlantic North Division	Ken Carpenter

References

1. "ACFL Adds Two Teams in Expansion". The Berkshire Eagle. February 4, 1964.
2. "Charter Oaks Quit". The Bridgeport Post. Associated Press. March 18, 1968.